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‘Just Like Me’: When Parents See Children As Reflections of Themselves November 8, 2012 . 7 Comments
When parents view their child’s “problematic” behavior, attitudes, or troubles as a reflection of them, it can be a terrible blow to the ego. For parents with positive self-feelings, ... Read More
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Victimology: How We Justify Unhealthy Choices November 7, 2012 . 6 Comments
This article is not about being a victim of crime, hatred, or other injustices, but rather a perceived victimology that ensnares all of us from time to time. It can happen as a result of ... Read More
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Treating Binge Eating: Antidepressants or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? November 6, 2012 . 6 Comments
Binge eating can have many negative outcomes. People who engage in binge eating (BED) tend to have a higher body mass index (BMI) than those who do not, and are at increased risk for obesity, ... Read More
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Male Identity’s Influence on Masculinity and Relationship Satisfaction November 5, 2012 . 3 Comments
Masculine ideology and male identity are important components in a man’s life. Men view masculinity as either traditional or nontraditional and shape their identities either dependently ... Read More
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New Program Helps Sexual Abuse Survivors with HIV/AIDS October 22, 2012 . 8 Comments
A disproportionately high number of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) survivors have HIV/AIDS. It is well established that survivors of CSA are at risk for numerous negative physical and mental ... Read More
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The Therapeutic Relationship: a Blueprint October 22, 2012 . 6 Comments
As therapists, we take journeys with our clients. We embark on long trips to uncover and discover the past and imagine possible futures. In the case of people who have been victims of ... Read More
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Part II: The Challenges of Leaving an Abusive Relationship October 19, 2012 . 17 Comments
Editor’s note: This is the second of two articles exploring intimate partner violence in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Oct. 12, we examined the effects of intimate ... Read More
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Adjusting to Uncertain Times: Shame, Dread, and Doubt October 18, 2012 . 6 Comments
It was getting dark and the trail was obviously leading nowhere. After shimmying over one more felled redwood tree obstructing my way, I found my precious trail had now evaporated into ... Read More
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How Schools Can Learn from the Amanda Todd Bullying Tragedy October 16, 2012 . 2 Comments
October is National Bullying Awareness and Prevention Month. Several recent, highly publicized examples of bullied children—including the tragic case of Canadian teen Amanda Todd, who ... Read More
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Physical Activity, Leading Roles, and Positive Youth Development October 15, 2012 . 5 Comments
Positive youth development (PYD) describes the investigation of ways to improve every domain of a child’s life. This includes physical, mental, and academic aspects, and targets development ... Read More
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The Challenge Du Jour: Recognizing Your Resilience October 15, 2012 . 4 Comments
What is the challenge today? Is it fallout from a divorce, financial woes, bad diagnosis, unemployment, domestic abuse, or a failing parent? Or is it something more prosaic, like a flat ... Read More
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When Children Reject, Disrespect, and Disappoint October 12, 2012 . 11 Comments
A client recently described how thrilling it was to take her daughter to see the Broadway musical Annie. She recalled that her mother took her to see it when she was a child, and it ... Read More